Leaving a very busy car park behind we
soon left other walkers as we began the steep climb up to Gray Crag.
Our efforts were rewarded by great views - an ongoing feature of
this walk. A brisk walk along the ridge soon brought us to a
very windy Thornthwaite Crag where we found a sheltered spot for our
morning coffee. From here we headed across to High Street and were
soon admiring the views to Haweswater and the Riggindale Valley. Now
on the 'tourist' route again we made our way to The Knott where Tony
tried out a bit of 'rock climbing'! No sooner had we descended The
Knott than we were on our way up again - to Rest Dodd -would it be
time for a REST when we got there? Not quite time for lunch, we
continued on to Satura Crag where a sheltered spot could have
encouraged some sun bathing! With the weather beginning to look a
little uncertain we headed across to Brock Crags - passing a few
raindrops on the way. Taking the less well known footpath to the
west of Angletarn we were fortunate to spot a small group of deer.
Climbing yet again we ascended Angletarn Pikes, yes, both of them,
and took a grassy path (to the east of the main one) down to
Boredale Hause. From here we followed the main track towards Hartsop
- but the leader had one more 'undulation' waiting for us - UP
through the woods and behind the houses into Hartsop!

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Heading up Gray Crag . . .

watch out for the false summit

Looking across Hayeswater to The Knott

We are all pleased to reach Gray Crag . . .

where John demonstrates 'planting a flag' to name the summit . . .

when it was misty the last time we came here

Walking along the ridge we have a good view over Threshthwaite Mouth to
Windermere